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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T40 LVEMOT history

T40 LVE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
162,190 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LVE was last recorded at 162,190 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,615 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,575 miles
Average per year
6,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,190 miles
  • 2025 – 156,615 miles
  • 2024 – 151,536 miles
  • 2023 – 145,801 miles
  • 2022 – 138,247 miles
  • 2021 – 130,416 miles
  • 2020 – 124,813 miles
  • 2019 – 118,440 miles
  • 2018 – 110,358 miles
  • 2017 – 101,812 miles
  • 2016 – 90,391 miles
  • 2015 – 77,358 miles
  • 2014 – 71,360 miles
  • 2013 – 67,152 miles
  • 2012 – 65,098 miles
  • 2011 – 62,171 miles
  • 2010 – 60,030 miles
  • 2009 – 55,973 miles
  • 2008 – 48,144 miles
  • 2007 – 35,852 miles
  • 2006 – 30,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,190 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,190 miles (+5,575)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    162,190 miles
    Test number
    904889261540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,615 miles (+5,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,615 miles
    Test number
    318961995760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,536 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,536 miles
    Test number
    910051486156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass145,801 miles (+7,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,801 miles
    Test number
    527292795611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass138,247 miles (+7,831)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,247 miles
    Test number
    564187479997
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,416 miles (+5,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    550176124047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak possibly power steering fluid

  7. Pass124,813 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,813 miles
    Test number
    330963644514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,440 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,440 miles
    Test number
    225013648874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,358 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    447092695350
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Fail110,353 miles (+8,541)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,353 miles
    Test number
    355762297510
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass101,812 miles (+11,421)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    128581270071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to engine obscuring some components

  12. Pass90,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,391 miles
    Test number
    452391320953
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc corroded on inner face
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering rack ends

  13. Fail90,391 miles (+13,033)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,391 miles
    Test number
    426768594063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc corroded on inner face
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering rack ends

  14. Fail77,358 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    129901675004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass77,358 miles (+5,998)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    839451175001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass71,360 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    198798874418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,152 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    615318473046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,098 miles (+2,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    677846482066
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Pass62,171 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    467887841054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,030 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    322644050099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    952462869043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,973 miles (+7,829)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    580998159095
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass48,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    580333778084
    • NoteNear side front track rod end dust cover split

  24. Fail48,144 miles (+12,292)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    113512078028
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front track rod end dust cover split

  25. Pass35,852 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    890121007127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    944873446115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LVE

Does T40 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LVE is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LVE?
The MOT on T40 LVE is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LVE done?
T40 LVE was recorded at 162,190 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,666 miles a year.
Has T40 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LVE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T40 LVE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T40 LVE find?
T40 LVE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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